Susan Stroman News

Get ready for the return of the sensational musical CHICAGO to Toronto! Broadway's record-breaking, Tony Award-winning hit is back for its 8th run. Experience the magic of this iconic show that has captivated audiences worldwide. Book your tickets now for a night of thrilling entertainment.

Lyricist Tom Jones, who passed away on August 11th, 2023, will be honored at the beginning of 54 Below's Fifty Key Stage Musicals: Vol 4, on Thursday, August 17th, at 9:30pm.

Broadway legends Nikki Renee Daniels (Company) and Steve Rosen (Guys and Dolls) are joining the cast of Fifty Key Stage Musicals: Vol 4, which will celebrate the rich tapestry of diversity woven through the American Musical Theater. 

Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience as POTUS takes the stage at SpeakEasy this September. Find out all the important details about the show, including dates and venue information. Don't miss your chance to witness the power of POTUS in this must-see performance.

Join Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler, and other Broadway directors and choreographers at the TIME STEP SYMPOSIUM as they discuss the art of creating dance music for Broadway. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from the industry's best. RSVP now!

Open Jar is hosting THE TIME STEP SYMPOSIUM, including some top Broadway talent. Join in live (digitally or in person) for a round table discussion with some of Broadway’s most prolific choreographers and dance arrangers on how they blend movement and music to bring stories to life through dance on Broadway.

Get the latest news on Broadway legend Lee Roy Reams joining the cast of FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4. Find out all the details about this star-studded stage musical production and where you can catch it.

Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession,” Single White Female) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, “Helstrom,” 'Succession') will star in the world premiere of JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich (SleepOver), directed by Michael Herwitz (Mr. Parker).

Get the latest updates on the star-studded performances at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including appearances by Kate Burton, John Cariani, and more. Find out when and where you can catch these exciting shows.

Routledge Press’ highly praised new book FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS by Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew, which rounds-up fifty musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the landscape of musical theater, is now being given a one night only concert with the artists who helped create these monumental musicals at 54 Below.

Show of the Month: tickets from £20 for Crazy For You  Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Starring Charlie Stemp, the Olivier-nominated star of Half a Sixpence and Mary Poppins as Bobby, Carly Anderson, star of Wicked as Polly, and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler. 

Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Starring Charlie Stemp, the Olivier-nominated star of Half a Sixpence and Mary Poppins as Bobby, Carly Anderson, star of Wicked as Polly, and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler. 

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Discover the thrilling lineup for REBEL VERSES 2023, featuring captivating performances of The Door, Girl Be Heard, and more. Get the dates and all the details for this must-see event in our latest article.

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Find out who is starring in the world premiere here!

Don't miss 54 CELEBRATES FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS: VOL. 4, a mesmerizing showcase of iconic musicals. Be captivated by the talent and energy on stage as this limited engagement celebrates the best of Key Stage Productions.

Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.

July 30, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to two new productions. New York, New York takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre following 33 previews and 110 regular performances; and Grey House will conclude its run at the Lyceum Theatre following 39 previews and 64 regular performances.

Chichester Festival Theatre’s new production of Crazy For You is playing a strictly limited 6-month season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London.  An all new trailer has been released for the production. Check out the video here!